Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2002 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Laurel-pigeon Columba trocaz | LC | breeding | 2002 | 100-300 individuals | A1, A2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Plain Swift Apus unicolor | LC | breeding | 2002 | common | A2, B3 |
| Zino's Petrel Pterodroma madeira | EN | breeding | 2002 | 30-40 breeding pairs | A1, A4ii, B1ii, C1, C2, C6 |
| Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus | LC | resident | 2002 | frequent | C2, C6 |
| Berthelot's Pipit Anthus berthelotii | LC | resident | 2002 | frequent | A2, B3 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Madeira | Parque Natural | 100 |
| 1982 | Reserva Geológica e de Vegetação de Altitude | Reserva Geológica e de Vegetação de Altitude | 42 |
| 1982 | Curral das Freiras | Paisagem Protegida | 12 |
| 1982 | Fajã da Nogueira | Reserva Parcial | 5 |
| 1982 | Caldeirão Verde | Reserva Natural Integral | 3 |
| 1982 | Ribeira Seca (Fajã da Nogueira) | Reserva Natural Integral | 2 |
| 1982 | Montado do Pereiro | Reserva de Recreio e Montanha | 1 |
| 1982 | Moquinhas | Reserva Parcial | 1 |
| 1982 | Pico Ruivo | Zona de Repouso e Silêncio | <1 |
| 1982 | Pico Casado | Reserva Natural Integral | <1 |
| 1982 | Montado do Barreiro | Reserva de Recreio e Montanha | <1 |
| 1995 | Maciço Montanhoso Central da Ilha da Madeira | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 85 |
| 1999 | Maciço Montanhoso Oriental da Ilha da Madeira | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 99 |
| 1999 | Laurisilva of Madeira | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) | 10 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Broadleaved evergreen woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Maciço Montanhoso Oriental (Portugal). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/maciço-montanhoso-oriental-iba-portugal on 23/11/2024.